Social Studies - Revised

Which Indigenous group traditionally lived in wigwams?

• Coast Salish

• Inuit

• Mi’kmaq

• Haida

What material is traditionally used to build igloos?

• Wood

• Snow

• Clay

• Stone

2. Why did tipis have small doorways?

• To look decorative 

• To block wind and snow

• To make them easier to move

• To make them taller 

What type of tree was traditionally used for totem poles?

• Pine

• Cedar

• Oak

• Birch

What does the Thunderbird symbolize?

• Peace

• Happiness

• Rain and power

• Family

What does the colour red on a totem pole symbolize

• Bravery and war 

• Peace

• Water

• Nature

What is a memorial totem pole used for?

• To welcome visitors 

• To tell stories 

• To honor someone who died 

• To support houses 

What was an ulu traditionally made from?

• Metal and plastic 

• Stone and bone 

• Iron and steel 

• Wood and ivory 

What does "respect for nature" mean in Indigenous beliefs?

• Using resources carefully and honoring them 

• Ignoring the environment 

• Using animals freely 

• Building large cities 

What were Indigenous paints traditionally made from?

• Chemicals

• Animal Teeth

• Metals

• Natural items like berries and clay